System for automatic check-in and check-out for space occupancy

Abstract

An automated check-in and check-out for a user needing rental space. Specifically, there is an electronic device configured to: provide information regarding the rental space available for rental; provide the user with a way to select desired information; and provide for entry of data needed to use the rental space. Provide automated reservation check in/out management without interaction of business personnel. The device works for rental space that is selected from the group selected from: RV Park, hotel, motel, resort cabins, property storage units, camp sites, harbor boat slips, cruise ship cabins. Additionally, the electronic device gives a list of services provided to a user at the rental space. Wherein the list of services provided to a user at the rental space is selected from the group consisting of: laundry pick-up and delivery, propane gas delivery, grocery delivery, pharmaceutical delivery, pizza delivery, and a mobile mechanic repair service.

1. A system for providing automated Recreational Vehicle check-in and check-out for a user needing rental space, comprising:
 an electronic system including a kiosk, wherein the kiosk is configured to:
 provide information regarding the rental space available for rental; 
 provide the user with a way to select desired information; 
 provide for entry of data needed to use the rental space; 
 enable the user to utilize the rental space upon satisfaction of rental requirements; and 
 provide the electronic system with management data; 
 
 an identification tag couplable to a recreational vehicle, the identification tag including account identifying information; and 
 a sensor module in communication with the kiosk, configured to read the account identifying information, and wherein the sensor detects a prearranged reservation. 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is accessible via the internet. 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides a location map for the user to find the desired rental space. 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 3 , wherein the kiosk provides a picture of each rental space and that of related surrounding scenery. 
     
     
       5. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides for a list of area places of interest, wherein the list of area places of interest is selected from the group consisting of: parks, zoos, historic sites, museums, restaurants, vehicle repair, vehicle washing, grocery stores and pharmacies. 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides for printing of selected data, wherein the selected data is selected from the group consisting essentially of access codes, access keys , door access, security gate access, restroom access, shower access, and locker access. 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides for a list of services provided to a user at the rental space, wherein the list of services provided is selected from the group consisting essentially of: laundry pick-up and delivery, propane gas delivery, grocery delivery, pizza delivery, a mobile mechanic repair service, and any combinations thereof. 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a membership module in communication with the kiosk, the membership module including:
 a) membership account data; and 
 b) membership preference data. 
 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 8 , wherein the electronic system includes a plurality of kiosks, the plurality of kiosks being disposed at differing locations and in communication via a network, and the plurality of kiosks being configured to send and receive data. 
     
     
       10. A method for providing automated check-in for a recreational vehicles needing rental space, comprising:
 providing an electronic communication system between a user and an entity renting a rental space; 
 providing, through the electronic communication system, information regarding the rental space available for rental; 
 providing, through the electronic communication system, a picture of a rental space and a picture of a related surrounding view; 
 providing, through the electronic communication system, selection of information related to the rental space; 
 providing for printing of selected data; and 
 providing internet accessibility to the electronic communication system; and 
 providing, through the electronic communication system, an identifying tag readable by a sensor of a kiosk about the rental space for entry of data needed to enable the user to rental space, wherein the sensor identifies data associated with a prearranged reservation. 
 
     
     
       11. The method of  claim 10 , wherein the electronic communication system provides a location map for the user to find the desired rental space. 
     
     
       12. The method of  claim 11 , wherein the related surrounding view is a video image of scenery viewable from the rental space. 
     
     
       13. The method of  claim 10 , wherein the electronic communication system provides for a list of area places of interest, wherein the list of area places of interest is selected from the group consisting of: parks, zoos, historic sites, museums, restaurants, vehicle repair, vehicle washing, grocery stores and pharmacies. 
     
     
       14. The method of  claim 10 , wherein the electronic communication system device provides for a list of services provided to a user at the rental space. 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 10 , further comprising providing a membership module in communication with the kiosk, the membership module including:
 a) membership account data; and 
 b) membership preference data. 
 
     
     
       16. The method of  claim 15 , wherein the prearranged reservation includes an active user membership module. 
     
     
       17. A system for providing automated Recreational Vehicle check-in and check-out for a user needing rental space, comprising:
 an electronic system including a kiosk, wherein the kiosk is configured to:
 provide information regarding the rental space available for rental; 
 provide the user with a way to select desired information; 
 provide for entry of data needed to use the rental space; 
 enable the user to utilize the rental space upon satisfaction of rental requirements; 
 provide for a list of services available to a user at the rental space; 
 provide for a list of area places of interest 
 
 an identification tag module coupled to a recreational vehicle, the identification tag including account identifying information; 
 a sensor module in communication with the kiosk, configured to read the account identifying information, and wherein the sensor recognizes a prearranged reservation and allows a user to access the rental space; 
 a membership module in communication with kiosk and the identification tag, and configured to send and receive membership data; 
 
     
     
       18. The system of  claim 17 , wherein the sensor module recognizes an active user membership module and automatically allows access to a rental space consistent with the membership data. 
     
     
       19. The system of  claim 17 , wherein the membership module includes awarding member incentives selected from the group consisting essentially of: points, gifts, discounts, free rentals, upgrades, and any combinations thereof.